The Cheese Barge
British restaurant · Paddington
Sheldon Square, London W2 6DL, United Kingdom
Highlights
Canal boat restaurant offering cheese boards & rooftop seating
Canal boat restaurant offering cheese boards & rooftop seating
"Permanently moored by Paddington Station, The Cheese Barge took the already popular idea of eating on a boat and added melted cheese to the mix. Skip some of the bigger dishes that tend to be disappointing and stick to the cheese boards. For a post-work catch-up or low-key date night on a boat, the move is most definitely to share a bottle over some Baron Bigod and Gorwydd caerphilly. Especially when the charming roof terrace is open in warmer months. " - sinead cranna
"The Cheese Barge sounds like a good idea. Cheese… on a barge… what’s not to like? Unfortunately quite a bit. Although the novelty of eating on a boat is appealing, the casual restaurant, permanently moored by Paddington station, misses the mark. Things that sound good—like curried cheese curds—turn out to be an overwhelmingly rich plate of tough, fried cheddar slathered in too-sweet chilli honey. And stichelton and beef bourguignon pie is a disappointment with half-melted slices of blue sprinkled over the top. The cheese boards, however, feature an impressive range of producers. So for a post-work catch-up or low-key date night on a boat, the move is most definitely to share a bottle over some Baron Bigod and Gorwydd caerphilly. Especially when the charming roof is open in warmer months. After all, what’s not to like about cheese on a barge?" - Daisy Meager
"There’s good reason for the phrase “too much of a good thing,” and anywhere with an entire menu revolving around cheese teeters dangerously close. Matthew Carver’s counter-only space is absolutely worth busting out a few warm-up lunges for, showcasing British and London cheeses through well-considered dishes. The standard toastie (Ogleshield, Keens cheddar and grilled onions) rivals Borough Market’s Kappacasein, while the four-cheese fondue and Devon blue cheese ice cream (with honeycomb and poached pear) are unrepentantly decadent ways to eat oneself into a lactose-induced stupor." - David Paw
"Trudging through the tourist crowds surrounding Camden Stables market, one might eventually come across a bright yellow “Cheese” sign. The Cheese Bar — permanent sibling of The Cheese Truck — features a compact restaurant counter and stately fridge with thirty-odd varieties of cheese on display. Cheese is — unsurprisingly — ever-present on the menu, with the standard staples of raclette, fondue, toasties, and cheese boards complemented by a rotating selection of comfort food classics. Poutine, mac and cheese, and cheeseburgers play best of British dishes like smoked hay Tunworth, haggis and Ogleshield scotch egg. The portions aren’t huge, so opt for a tapas-style ordering strategy: the supersized mozzarella sticks are a good place to start, with a thick, crunchy crust, super stretchy cheese, and chilli jam on the side." - Daria Kyrilova
Rabab Almaajoun
Moushumi Banerjee
David Grimm
Jennifer Wood
Lucy Hayes
Paul Keir
Alma Henderson
Matt Cannon
